Animal Improvement Programs Laboratory
services

Genetic evaluations (PTA)

Genetic evaluations are calculated 3 times per year for dairy cattle
(April, August, and December). Evaluations for dairy goats are calculated
semiannually for yield (July and November) and annually for type (November).
Evaluations are available in ASCII format files, which may be
downloaded, or through a
public online query
system. Summary reports are
also updated triannually.

Data exchange

Information about the system for
data exchange
includes file format descriptions, instructions for use, schedules/deadlines,
and animal identification information. An
online
query system is available to support data checking and to provide required
animal information to industry cooperators (access requires industry
log-in).

Documentation

Documentation of
the evaluation system for each trait is available.
Changes
to the system are also documented. Links to additional information
sources are provided.